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Education notes for LISD
Casting call for 'The Lead' set
Students in tenth- through twelfth-grade are invited to audition for student news anchors to host "The Lead," a monthly newscast featuring Lewisville ISD students. Auditions will be held Thursday, Sept. 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Career Center East. Three student news anchors will be selected.
Bring a sample of writing, along with a letter of recommendation from a principal or teacher, and a copy of the audition form signed your parent or guardian. You should be prepared to read from the prompter and be taped live. Contact Brandon Jackson for questions.
ACT recently issued Lewisville Independent School (LISD) District's College Readiness report. Five-year trends reflected in the report show that the average ACT score of LISD graduates has increased over time and consistently beaten the state.
Five Year Trends - Average ACT Scores
Graduation
Year English Math Reading Science Composite
District State District State District State District State District State
2008 21.6 19.8 22.7 21.2 22.6 20.9 21.6 20.5 22.3 20.7
2009 22.0 19.9 23.4 21.3 22.9 20.9 22.2 20.6 22.8 20.8
2010 22.4 19.7 24.1 21.4 23.2 20.8 22.9 20.9 23.3 20.8
2011 23.0 19.6 24.6 21.5 23.8 20.7 23.4 20.8 23.8 20.8
2012 22.9 19.6 24.5 21.4 23.8 20.8 23.3 20.8 23.7 20.8
"These numbers are an excellent representation of the great work our campuses are doing to prepare graduates to enjoy thriving, productive lives in a future they create," LISD Superintendent Dr. Stephen Waddell said. "Difficulty of the exam has increased annually, still we continue to show progress and beat state averages. I hope to see these numbers rise even further in the coming years as a reflection of our work on Strategic Design."
According to ACT, this report reflects the achievement of graduates on the ACT and is an indication of the extent to which they are prepared for college-level work. The ACT consists of curriculum-based exams of educational development in English, mathematics, reading, and science designated to measure the skills needed for success in first-year college course work.
For information visit www.act.org.
MHS homecoming
Marcus High School will host its homecoming carnival and pep rally Sept. 19 at the campus. The carnival begins at 5 p.m. followed by the pep rally at 7 p.m. Events include a bounce house, a mechanical bull and a chance to dunk teachers in a dunking booth.
Destination Imagination open house
The buzzwords for success in the third millennium are creativity and teamwork. Children who join Destination Imagination (DI) teams will learn these skills in a fun environment where they can team up with students their own age on a challenge of their choice.
LISD sponsors DI for all of its students in kindergarten through 12th grade. It is a school-based, extracurricular program designed to meet the needs of students at all academic levels.
LISD's annual DI Awareness Nights - with lots of fun DI activities - are planned to kick off the new DI season. All interested LISD students, parents and faculty are invited to attend either or both at no cost. Both events are from 7-8:30 pm. There will be an event Sept. 20 at Lamar Middle School and one Oct. 2 at Creek Valley Middle School in Carrollton.
For information about Destination Imagination or the above events, contact the LISD DI facilitator, Robin Napier at 469-948-8201 or napierr@lisd.net.
Visit www.tvncdi.org for information.
PSAT, ACT practice tests
The Flower Mound High School orchestra booster club is partnering with Princeton Review to offer students a practice test and strategy session for the PSAT and ACT tests.
This is an opportunity to experience the test and learn strategies proven to increase success levels. Students in grades 8-11 can take a practice test for either the PSAT or ACT at 9 a.m. Sept. 22 at FMHS. The tests will be graded and returned to the students at a strategy session from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 8.
The price for the practice test and strategy session is $15. Students must register by Sept. 17.
Registration forms are available at www.jaguarorchestra.com under Princeton Review.
For information contact Luna Bhaskar via email at lunajain@hotmail.com.
College notes
Schreiner University
Schreiner University of Kerrville has named Rebecca Beebe of Flower Mound to its President's List. Beebe was named to the roster of high-achieving students for the spring 2012 term. To qualify for the President's List, full-time students must earn at least a 3.7 grade point average and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.
Howard Payne University
Donald Brake of Flower Mound was one of 246 students awarded for academic success at Howard Payne University during the spring 2012 semester. Brake was named to the Honor Roll. Students must earn a 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll.
Washington University
Prachi Thapar and Jordan Watkins, both of Flower Mound, were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2012 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Thapar is enrolled in the university's School of Engineering and Applied Science. Watkins is enrolled in the university's School of Engineering and Applied Science.
University of Kansas
Casey Briner and Jennifer Mosely, both of Flower Mound, were named to the honor roll at the University of Kansas for the 2012 spring semester. Briner is a graduate of Marcus High School and is a senior in anthropology. Mosely is a graduate of Marcus High School and is a sophomore in pre-pharmacy.
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